BOM Rework Cost Framework: Why Saving on BOM Costs Can Make It More Expensive
BOM rework cost framework: why saving on BOM costs can make it more expensive...
Sharp Lee
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TL;DR
Saving on BOM can lead to rework costs that exceed savings.
The Problem
- Choose cheaper components
- Get rework
- End up paying more
Framework
1. Component Quality
- Cheap components = more failures
- More failures = more rework
- More rework = higher costs
2. Supplier Reliability
- Unreliable suppliers = delays
- Delays = missed deadlines
- Missed deadlines = lost revenue
Key Takeaways
- Consider total cost β not just BOM cost
- Factor in rework β estimate failure rates
- Choose quality β reliable suppliers
Sharp Lee
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